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About the Role

You will run invasive weed excavation works on the ground, physically digging out Japanese knotweed, bamboo, and other invasive species by hand and on a 360 excavator. You will also supervise a working gang of one to three agency operatives on each job. This is a hands-on supervisor's post where you will be in the excavation.

Responsibilities

• Site set-up and control: Set up and run dig-out sites from first arrival to final reinstatement, including site set-up, exclusion zones, welfare, and plant positioning.
• Plant operation: Operate a 360 excavator (typically 3 to 8 tonnes) and work manually alongside the gang.
• Supervision: Brief, direct, and check the work of one to three agency operatives daily, and hold and record toolbox talks.
• Remediation works: Install root barrier and membrane, backfill, and reinstate to specification.
• Contamination control: Control the clean and dirty line to properly segregate contaminated material.
• Waste duty of care: Manage arisings as controlled waste, including correct classification, loading, and waste transfer or consignment paperwork completion on site, under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
• Health and safety: Work to RAMS and COSHH assessments, stop work if site conditions do not match, and carry out underground service checks before breaking ground in line with HSG47.
• Plant checks: Complete daily plant checks under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, including quick-hitch checks and pre-use lifting checks where applicable.
• Evidence: Photograph and record works to evidence the treatment plan and support the GCG guarantee.
• Client contact: Deal with the client or site contact professionally on the day, without committing GCG to anything on price or scope.

Requirements

• Proven excavation experience and the ability to work at a physical pace in all weathers.
• CPCS or NPORS 360 excavator below 10 tonnes.
• CSCS card.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Experience supervising or leading a small gang, including agency labour.
• Willingness to travel and to stay away when a job requires it.
• The judgement to spot when a job has changed on site and to report it rather than proceed.
• SSSTS or SMSTS (funded within the first three months where not already held).
• PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates.
• Knowledge of Japanese knotweed, bamboo, and other invasive species, and the obligations under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
• First Aid at Work.
• Experience of sites run under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• CPCS or NPORS above 10 tonnes, and forward-tipping dumper (desirable).

Skills

• 360 excavator operation
• Manual excavation
• Team supervision
• Toolbox talks
• Root barrier installation
• Membrane installation
• Backfilling
• Reinstatement
• Contamination control
• Waste management
• Health and safety compliance
• RAMS and COSHH assessment adherence
• Underground service checks
• Plant checks
• Record keeping
• Client communication

Location

• Fetcham, Surrey (KT22)
• Sites across London
• Sites across the South East
• Sites further afield

Work Type

• Full-time
• On-site

Experience Level

• Supervisory experience
• Excavation experience

Education Level

• CPCS or NPORS 360 excavator below 10 tonnes
• CSCS card
• SSSTS or SMSTS (funded)
• PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates
• First Aid at Work

Salary/Compensations

• £42,000 – £49,000

Benefits

• Company van
• Fuel card
• £50 per night away plus meals
• Paid overtime
• Your Birthday off
• Company Pension Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Internal incentives and voucher scheme

About the Company

• The Grounds Care Group (UK) Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Equal Opportunity

• All appointments are subject to a right to work check, an enhanced DBS check where the role requires it, and satisfactory references.
• We verify the information given in applications against publicly available sources.
• Shortlisted candidates complete a written exercise as part of the selection process.
• Please tell us when you apply if you would need any adjustment to take part.